YOU'RE NOT JUST VISITING, YOU'RE PART OF THE TRADITION
Family Weekend is your invitation to press pause, reconnect, and savor quality family time together. Whether you’re enjoying our food truck round up, touring athletic venues, or playing games, this weekend is designed for you and your family to laugh, eat good food, and make unforgettable memories.
FALL FAMILY WEEKEND SCHEDULE
This is a summary schedule of our signature events taking place throughout the weekend. For more details and information about events hosted by academic units, student organizations, and other UGA departments, please download the Welcome to UGA app.
Note: Access to all events is included with your registration unless otherwise indicated as ticketed. Some events, as noted below, may strongly encourage an RSVP to help us plan for capacity. Nametags are required for entry to all events and can be picked up during Check-In.
The full schedule for Family Weekend is live! To access it, download the Welcome to UGA App and search for ‘Family Weekend’ under ‘Find Guides’. Check back as we continually add new events between now and the end of november.
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
SUNDAY
THURSDAY, NOVEMBER 6
FAMILY WEEKEND
CHECK-IN
3 – 8 PM | Tate Grand Hall
Send your student or anyone else in your party to pick up and collect your welcome kit which includes event lanyards, nametags, and other Family Weekend swag. Anyone arriving after 8PM can pick up their welcome kit Friday morning.
FOOD TRUCK
ROUND UP
5 – 9 PM | Tate Promenade
Need an easy dinner after check-in? Food trucks from around town will be ready to serve you! Tate Hall dining options will also be available.
ON YOUR OWN
TEE TIME
Before 5:30 PM | UGA Golf Course
Set on the rolling terrain of northeast Georgia, this par 71 Robert Trent Jones layout is widely regarded as one of the best university courses in the United States. Green fee discount based on university affiliation (e.g. student, faculty, staff, or alumni), status (e.g. Athens-Clarke County employee, military) or age (55+), and will be charged the appropriate rate when you check in at the golf course. Reserve tee times starting September 1 and before October 30. Tee times will only be available: Thursday before 5:30PM, Saturday after 12PM, and Sunday all day.
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Tour
Open 8 AM – 5 PM | UGA Athletic Association
Named for coaches Wallace Butts and Harry Mehre, Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall is ground zero for the UGA Athletic Association. Relive the greatest moments in Georgia sports history, recall favorite UGA athletes, see Herschel Walker’s Heisman trophy and other memorabilia, and the Dooley Sculpture Garden. All Georgia’s sports, both men’s and women’s, are celebrated in this Heritage Museum. Note: Tour may be limited as UGA Football prepares for the game!
FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 7
FAMILY WEEKEND
CHECK-IN
8 – 10 AM | Tate Grand Hall
Send your student or anyone else in your party to pick up and collect your welcome kit which includes event lanyards, nametags, and other Family Weekend swag. Anyone arriving after 10AM should contact our office via email.
UNIVERSITY WELCOME BRUNCH
10 – 11:30AM | Tate Grand Hall
The University of Georgia wants to officially welcome families to campus with Bulldog spirit, photo opportunities, and remarks from President Morehead, Vice President for Student Affairs – Dr. Michelle Cook, and others. We want to honor and celebrate our student supporters, so this event is for family members only! You will meet up with your student right after for the rest of the weekend!
CAMPUS OPEN HOUSE
12 – 6PM | Locations & Times Vary by Event
During this time our academic units, student organizations, and other campus departments will host events for their students and their families. Events may be an open house, faculty meet & greet, guest lecture, etc so that you have the chance to experience and interact with the faculty, staff and student leaders that your Bulldog connects with every day! Some events may be invite only and information will be shared directly from those departments or your student. We will also post event details here as we learn more.
FAMILY NIGHT WITH
UGA VOLLEYBALL
7 PM | Stegeman Coliseum
Join your student to cheer on the Bulldogs as they take on the Ole Miss Rebels! A link to RSVP will be shared soon!
FAMILY MOVIE NIGHT
ft. FREAKIER FRIDAY
7 PM | Tate Theater
UGA Engagement, Leadership, and Service invites you to Movies at Tate – an evening at the movies, on campus! This signature event that they host for students is available for you to join and experience. Read more about Movies at Tate here. A link to RSVP will be shared soon!
UGA Opera Presents:
The Ring of Polykrates
ON YOUR OWN
Butts-Mehre Heritage Hall Tour
Athens Rock Lobsters vs Monroe Moccasins
SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 8
V.I.B. ATHLETIC
TOUR & BRUNCH
8:30 & 11AM | Sanford Stadium – West End Zone
For our families who registered for our VIB (“Very Important Bulldog”) package. This event will be an opportunity for our biggest bulldog fan to get special access to athletic venues. There will be a light brunch, tour of the game day locker room, and more! Menu will be shared soon. Families will be notified of their entrance time closer to the event.
FAMILY FOOTBALL
TAILGATE & WATCH
PARTY
12 PM | Tate Grand Hall
It may be an away game, but we are bringing the game to you! Learn about UGA athletic traditions in the Family Fun Zone, enjoy a BBQ buffet, and get ready to watch the Bulldog vs Bulldog matchup! Doors open 30 minutes before kickoff.
ON YOUR OWN
Tee Time
SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 9
UGA Opera Presents: The Ring of Polykrates
ON YOUR OWN
Tee Time
All Day | UGA Golf Course
Set on the rolling terrain of northeast Georgia, this par 71 Robert Trent Jones layout is widely regarded as one of the best university courses in the United States. Green fee discount based on university affiliation (e.g. student, faculty, staff, or alumni), status (e.g. Athens-Clarke County employee, military) or age (55+), and will be charged the appropriate rate when you check in at the golf course. Reserve tee times starting September 1 and before October 30. Tee times will only be available: Thursday before 5:30PM, Saturday after 12PM, and Sunday all day.
RELIGIOUS SERVICES
Times and Locations Vary
If you are interested in attending a religious service during your Family Weekend visit, some options available near campus are listed below: More to come!
As you prepare for your Family Weekend, we encourage you to download the Welcome to UGA mobile app (used for New Student Orientation), in the Apple App Store and Google Play. The app will contain the schedule for Family Weekend, information on Athens resources, and other useful details for your memorable weekend.
Check back closer to the fall semester for access to the app!
FALL FAMILY WEEKEND 2025
November 6-9
•$75 Adult | $50 UGA Students
•Free for Children 12 and Under
•$100 V.I.B. Experience – Limited to 650 tickets
Advanced Registration Required
Late fees apply after August 31
November 6-9
•$75 Adult | $50 UGA Students
•Free for Children 12 and Under
•V.I.B. Experience – SOLD OUT
Advanced Registration Required
Late fees apply after August 31
